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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,789.18, 348,846.93 and 139,609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,789.18, 348,846.93 and 139,609.50 is: 192,659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,789.18 : 348,846.93 = 139,609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,789.18/348,846.93 = 139,609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,789.18x = 348,846.93 × 139,609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,789.18x = 48,702,345,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,345,473.84/252,789.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,659.93

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